East Harris flood work seeks $2 million. court denies funds
A Mitchell-quoted plan outlines $2 million in East Harris flood control projects to protect Goose Creek Cedar Bayou and Jackson Bayou areas, with1 million to Cedar Bayou, half a million for upper region, and another half million for Jackson Bayou. commissioners hesitate to earmark bond funds, citing flexibility over time.
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Jonnella Boynton
Harris County
Mitchell
Baytown
Frank S. Mitchell
Nary
Goose Creek
Cedar Bayou
Cedars
Bayou
Jackson Bayou
Crosby
Salons Football Banquet in Baytown Saturday Night
The annual Robert E. Lee football banquet will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria with Bob Gunn as guest speaker. Tickets are $3 at the athletic office. Also: Baytown civic notices include tax office hours and tax deadlines. Weather forecast for Baytown calls for partly cloudy and warmer conditions with high 72 degrees Thursday.
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Robert E. Lee
Bob Gunn
Jamar Tech
Beaumont
Baytown
Baytown Community Notices Highlight Local Residents
In Baytown scenes, D and Libby Bryan settle back after three years in Iran with their three children. Mrs. O. M. Kay serves coffee cake as Msgr. Joseph O'Sullivan charms with singing. Alan Engin remains unheard since officer training in Rhode Island. Flo Newby and Lynn McDowell share moments, Bonita McCullough seeks photos, Ida Griffith delivers invites, Bob Martin maintains the golf course, and Betty White assists as the Turher couple earn a canine award linked to a smoked turkey.
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Libby Bryan
Anc
Iran
O. M. Kay
E. K. Engin
Alan
Rhode Island
Don Hatc'ell
Jeanette
Betty White
R. H
Regents Set Election Dates for Four LC Seats
Three members of the Te College Board of Regents will be elected April 6. The regents approved a new student service fee schedule and several course and facility charges to boost operating income. New salaries meeting the Fair Labor Standards Act raise the minimum wage to 1.30.
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Henry Holcomb
Te- College Board of Regents
O. A. Boatright
Bill Strickler
Royal D. Burnside Jr
Texas
Richard Strahan
Strahan
Alton Lair
Laird
Regents
James P.mcwilliams
Campec Construction Co
Pueblo's Secret Code Unit Destroyed Before Capture
The Pueblo crisis moved to the UN Security Council with aims to secure the ship and 83 crew’s return from North Korea. Navy sources say the secret coding machine was destroyed and other gear remained routine, with unclear details on injuries or the exact fate of the crew.
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Pueblo
United States
U.N. Security Council
Arthur J. Goldberg
North Korea
Washington
Lloyd M. Bucher
Navy
Pentagon
Bucher
Defense Department
Mion
Tickets Remain For DSA Fete At Tower Saturday
Limited tickets still available for Ju tee's Distinguished Service Awards banquet at the Tower Saturday night. Social at 7 p.m. and banquet at 8 p.m. Baytown awards include Outstanding Young Man and Most Distinguished Citizen of the year. Congressman Bob Eckhardt to speak. Glen Walker MC. Tickets $4.50 at door or from Rona Madox 427 2289.
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Tower
Baytown
Bob Eckhardt
Glen Walker
Rona Madox
North Texas A Cappella Choir at Sterling in concert
The North Texas University A Cappella Choir, directed by Frank McKinley, performs at Sterling High School auditorium at 8 p.m. Tuesday on an eight day Texas tour. Two Baytenians join the choir, Sharon Shad dix and David Petrash. Tickets are $1 at members or at the door. The program includes works by Walton, Brahms and Grieg.
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North Texas University At Cappella
Ross
Sterling High School
Sterling
Baytenians
Sharon Shaddix
David Petrash
North Texas
Dallas Symphony
San Angelo
A Cappilia
Wilfred C. Bain
Indiana University
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Colorado
Arisona
Spain
Portugal
France
State Department
Frank McKinley
Wiliam Walton
Brahms
Grieg
Norvay
Baytown Health League Clinic Becomes Drug Source
The Harris County Hospital District board approved a contract to supply free drugs for medically indigent patients served by Baytown Health League’s clinic. San Jacinto Methodist Hospital was expected to approve. district staff physicians will prescribe and Baytown doctors may join hospital staff. The measure, drawn by the county attorney, restores operations after a drug shortage and Community Chest added funds during the lapse.
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Baytown Health League
Harris County Hospital District
San Jacinto
Joe
Health League
Community Chest
Congress divided over Pueblo seizure and reserve call up
Lawmakers split over Johnsons limited mobilization of reserve airmen and North Korea s capture of the Pueblo. Some members criticize the administration for not fully explaining the seizure and discuss the possibility of a congressional investigation.
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Preident
Johnson
Congress
North Korea
Baytown Considers Public Funds For Burnet Crystal Bays Levee
Baytown City Council votes Thursday to send a formal letter to the Houston Galveston Area Council seeking public funds to build an 18 foot high levee around Burnet Crystal bays. The 4% mile levee would create a freshwater lake on the northwest shoreline, cost 56.8 to 7.9 million dollars mostly from federal sources, and serve water, recreation, pollution control, and storm tide protection. Harris County Flood Control District would locally sponsor the project, and the plan will be presented to a Houston-Galveston Area Council committee on Feb 8. Election day for three council seats is set for April 2 with polling place moved to Horace Mann Junior School.
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Bohemian Hall Road
Adiong
Barrett Station
Baytown
Cedar Bayou
Chambers County
Navigation District
Dayou
Mike Lonsford
Houston - Galveston
Houston Ship Channel
Fritz Lanham
Harris County Flooh Centel
Lanham
W. V. Ramsey
Bill Elliot
Harris County
Albert Fanestiel
Andy Braswell
Pat Ball
Horace Mann Junior School
Council
Voting Locations In Saturdays Election Bond Election
East Harris County voters learn precincts and election judges for the Saturday bond election on food control. Precincts list schools and facilities including Alamo School J W Hayes. Crosby High School L F Holy. Baytown sites with Andy Contreras. Harlem School Jefferson Walker. Drew High School James Mills. and others such as Highlands Highlands Elementary Roy L Cuthbirth and Stephen F Austin Elementary Mrs W A Goodrich Jr.
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Harris County
Alamo School
J. W. Hayes
David G. Burnet
Irving St. John
Harris County Library
Highlands
DE. W. Hargrove
East Watlisville
Roy L. Cuthbirth
Crosby High School
L. F. Holy
New Huffman School
Lakewood Heights
Huffman
D. Helms
Courtesy Ford
Jack Hester
Ashbel Smith
W O. Tidmon
Baytown Firemen’s Recreation Hall
George Dabney
Baytown Junior School
Andy Contreras
Stephen F. Austin
W. A. Goodrich Jr
San Jacinto
Ted Kloesel
Travis
J- Roger Read
George Washington Carver High School
Woodrow Lewis
James Bowie
Wayne McClurg
Harlem
McVsir
Jefferson D. Walker
Drew High School
James Mills
Baytown Chamber Backs County Flood Control Bond
Harris County property owners vote Saturday on a 320 million bond for the flood control district and a five cent tax increase. The Baytown Chamber of Commerce board unanimously endorsed the measure after flood control chairman Gene Mutter outlined planned Baytown projects and maintenance tax implications. Houston voters also face city charter amendments as polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Harris County
Baytown
Houston
Editorial: Vote to back flood control bonds in Harris County
The Baytown Sun urges readers to vote Saturday for 30 million dollars in flood control bonds. It recalls Carla’s 196[?] hurricane damage, praises local recovery, and notes funds would support right of way for levee projects serving Brownwood Lakewood and western Baytown areas. The editorial urges citizen participation and links the bonds to broader county drainage needs.
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Baytown
Carla
Harris County
U.S
Flood Control District
Brownwood
Baytown Sun
Lakewood
Bay
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